Interview with Karen Perkins, author of Thores-Cross
Thores-Cross is a haunting novel set in the North Yorkshire Moors about isolation, superstition and persecution. Thores-Cross follows the stories of Emma, a present day writer, and Jennet, an eighteenth century witch. Emma becomes fixated on Jennet, neglecting herself, her beloved dogs and her husband to the point where her marriage may not survive. As Jennet and Emma’s lives become further entwined, Emma’s obsession deepens and she realises that the curse Jennet inflicted on the Ramsgill family over two hundred years ago is still claiming lives. Emma is the only one who can stop Jennet killing again, but will her efforts be enough? What genre is it? What kind of readers will it appeal to? Everyone loves Barbara Erskine. Any book in particular? Tell us a bit more about Emma and Jennet. Jennet Scot is fifteen and lives in the isolated community of Thores-Cross, where life revolves about the sheep on which they depend. Following the sudden loss of both her parents, she is seduced by the local wool merchant, Richard Ramsgill. She becomes pregnant and is shunned not only by Ramsgill, but by the entire village. Lonely and embittered, Jennet’s problems escalate, leading to tragic consequences which continue to have an effect through the centuries. Have you written any other books that we should read next? We’ll definitely check them out. Tell us something about yourself. Who is Karen Perkins? Do you have a website where we can keep up with your work? How can we follow you on Twitter and/or Facebook? What’s next? |
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